An anterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the shoulder slides forward out of the socket. It is usually the result of a sports injury, fall, or traffic accident. This shoulder injury is the most ...

Shoulder instability occurs when your shoulder joint (ball and socket) has lost is normal alignment (ball resting symmetrically in the socket), which causes your arm to lose its support. The most ...

Shoulder dislocations are one of the most common kinds of shoulder injuries and should be treated by a medical professional (popping it back into place like a character in an action movie is NOT a ...

An unexplained pain in your shoulder can mean many things, including dislocation. In some cases, identifying a dislocated shoulder is as easy as looking in the mirror. The affected area may be visibly ...

Posterior shoulder dislocation occurs when the top of the upper arm bone, known as the humerus, moves backward out of its socket. This causes pain, muscle spasms, and a limited range of motion. The ...

It’s best to seek immediate medical attention for a dislocated shoulder, as trying to pop it in could potentially damage muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. But in extreme situations, some methods may ...

A 43-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for HIV complicated by cryptococcal meningitis and seizures presented to the ED after suffering a seizure and syncope. The following day she ...

Various imaging techniques are available for assessing a shoulder dislocation. Anteroposterior , scapular "Y" (Neer view), and axillary views should constitute standard baseline x-rays both before and ...